Smore

If you have been wondering about the tool I'm presenting with today, this is it! It's called a Smore.

Promote

Promote your event on social media sites.

Communicate

Communicate what students are learning and what you are teaching.

Invite

Invite parents to get involved.

Promote

Promote your event on social media sites.

Communicate

Communicate what students are learning and what you are teaching.

Invite

Invite parents to get involved.

5 Ways You Can Use Smore in the Classroom

1. Communicate with parents!

2. Share upcoming events on various social media sites.

3. Create student portfolios.

4. Present lesson content in a fresh way!

5. Embed in Edmodo so students can access it 24/7!

Padlet: Let's collaborate!

Padlet is a great tool for collaboration! With just a few clicks students can post comments and questions as a way of reflecting on what they learned in class. Let's try it out! I've created a wall for us and I want you participate in it to see how easy it can be!

Classroom Management and Technology

Classroom management can seem overwhelming when it comes to students using their device. I think this is one of the biggest speed bumps to teachers using technology in the classroom. Still, with a clearly communicated plan and expectations. You and your students can experience a more dynamic learning environment. Here are a few guidelines:

Bonus: Google Storybuilder

Look at this simple cute way for students to summarize what they've learned. This would be great as an exit ticket!

Go Google: Hall and Oates

Your Mission:

What name would you give to the 20th Century? Using one of the tools we've explored today, create a product that identifies the new name and any primary source documents and or media to support the name you chose. For example, create a story using Google StoryBuilder where you highlight a few key events, people, and topics of the 20th century and choose an appopriate music clip.